Councils face $8.5b debt as developer costs cut

DEVELOPMENTS like Caloundra South will add $1.5 billion in debt on Queensland councils, putting extra pressure on ratepayers, the LGAQ warned on Thursday.

Local Government of Queensland boss Greg Hallam said four priority development areas were being given special deals which would mean developers pay less in infrastructure charges.

His comments come as the Sunshine Coast Regional Council is due to meet in closed session on Monday to discuss concerns about a reported $500 million shortfall in development funding for Caloundra South.